Every Good Deed
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A million gaping mouths
Clamoring to be fed
Many worthy causes
Pulling a single thread
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Overwhelmed by need
Where do good acts lie
All these mouths to feed
So little to give have I
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In this world, I feel small
Big heart in a tiny part
I see the great needs all
But where should I start
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Each cause a worthy one
Each asking for my help
So many races to be run
Stamina burnt on self
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I cannot fix everything
I can only do what I can
Even if I pick just one
I can be a helping hand
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Millions of people
Choosing many things
Each just as valuable
For the hope it brings
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commonsensiblyspeaking 
each individual act has a ripple effect
A beautiful analogy! Thanks Beth
I really like the idea behind this poem for it places before each of us an individual dilemma that becomes a universal one. There’s not a simple reply but we must try, like you so well said in these lovely verses full of truth:
“I cannot fix everything
I can only do what I can
Even if I pick just one
I can be a helping hand”.
Stay well my friend, take good care,
FBC.
Thank you Francisco! Stay well good friend!
My pleasure my friend!
A thought provoking poem!!
Thanks K!
This makes me think of all of the organizations that I’d like to help but may not have the financial resources or time to do so. What I find particularly disturbing are those groups that only funnel a small percentage of money to the groups they’re supposedly “helping.” The other thing is as soon as the word gets out, the solicitors seem to call endlessly.
I hear you Pete. I hate reaching into my pocket and finding a hand in there already!
I often feel the same way – so many worthy causes, but limited ability to give to all of them I try to pick a few favorites, and then just stick to them, and ignore the others…
I think that is the best anyone can do. Give when your heart leads and the wallet allows….
what a great way of saying it…